The U.S. House of Representatives has ground to a halt as Republican leaders scramble to avoid votes on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership have canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early for summer recess, citing Democratic efforts to force the release of Epstein-related documents. The issue has exposed deep divisions within the Republican Party, with some members calling for transparency and others aligning with former President Trump to block disclosure. Democrats accuse Republicans of orchestrating a cover-up to protect Trump and his associates, while bipartisan pressure mounts for the Justice Department to unseal the files.
The controversy has paralyzed legislative activity and intensified scrutiny of political ties to Epstein.
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